Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 48

Before anyone could even set foot in the investment division, they had to clear a series of cutthroat rounds just to get in.

And once inside, the real tests began-multiple rounds of strict evaluation and assessment.

Only those who survived it all would finally earn The Fitzgerald Group's investment.

If Isadora really tried to go through the official application process, there was no way she'd make it in time, and even less chance she'd survive the selection.

Isadora considered her options for a long moment.

Then, quietly, she spoke: "Victor, you said before that you'd grant me a wish. Would that cover a four-billion-dollar investment?"

"Isadora!"

She straightened instinctively, almost snapping to attention. "I'm here."

Well, well. She actually wanted to use that wish for money.

Clever girl.

That night, when she'd so casually said she'd be his woman... clearly, it meant nothing to her.

Victor's expression darkened, a sly smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "You already used your wish."

Isadora's eyes widened. "When?"

closer, his lips nearly brushing her ear as

sending a shiver straight

memories from that wild night surged

teased her mercilessly, lips and teeth tracing her skin, leaving

a hint of amusement in his eyes as he took in the

she thought bitterly, always so

If she'd known, she never would

said softly, "when you ask for something-whether it's a favor or just gratitude—you need

her gaze, uncertain, meeting

she could see her

flustered. "What

"For example... why not

"Do you dare?"

turned low and heated, the kind of tone that left no room for

stiffened, every nerve on edge, the fine

"I-I don't want to."

"But I do."

she whispered,

firmly against him, his

him away, but it was useless. His presence was overwhelming his scent, his